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RateShield API Documentation

Access current and historical exchange rates using the RateShield API.

API Endpoints

Current Rates

GET /api/v1/rates

Used to retrieve current exchange rates. You can specify the base currency using the baseCurrency parameter.

Parameters

baseCurrency: Base currency (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP)

Example Request

GET https://rateshield.net/api/v1/rates?baseCurrency=USD
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Example Response

Historical Rates

GET /api/v1/history

Used to retrieve exchange rates for a specific date.

Parameters

date: Date (in YYYY-MM-DD format)
baseCurrency: Base currency
symbols: Target currencies (comma-separated)

Example Request

GET https://rateshield.net/api/v1/history?date=2023-10-26&baseCurrency=EUR&symbols=USD,GBP
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Example Response

Code Examples

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